| 47671 | 47670 | US | Intoxicating aromas of purple flowers, blackberry pie, cola, gingerbread and slate greet the nose with lush beauty on this bottling. The palate shows juniper and pine-forest flavors. These are laid across black cherry, blackberry and smoked-pork warmth, further enlivened by marjoram, green peppercorns and Indian spice. | La Encantada Vineyard | 91 | | California | Sta. Rita Hills | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Inception 2012 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) | Pinot Noir | Inception |
| 47672 | 47671 | US | Zinfandel from old vines is rarely this light and refreshing, yet still exuberant in fruit. A mix of tart cherry and just-ripe blackberry comes with a lingering edge of citrus around the cinnamon and black pepper spice. Funky earth ripples through the middle, before a subtle take on leather finishes things out. | Mancini Ranch | 91 | 30 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Joseph Swan Vineyards 2011 Mancini Ranch Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) | Zinfandel | Joseph Swan Vineyards |
| 47673 | 47672 | US | A mild undertone of funky earth and rustic leather provides intrigue and individuality to this release, one of the larger offerings by the winery. Cherry, pomegranate and cranberry all make appearances on a palate that is lush and expansively fruity, finishing in memorable minerality. | Cuvée de Trois | 91 | 35 | California | Russian River Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Joseph Swan Vineyards 2012 Cuvée de Trois Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) | Pinot Noir | Joseph Swan Vineyards |
| 47674 | 47673 | France | From vines not far from Mont Sainte-Victoire, this fruity wine is full on the palate. A touch of spice accompanies the ripe strawberry flavors. It's rich with a soft aftertaste and light acidity. | L'Ange et Luce | 89 | 16 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Jacourette 2015 L'Ange et Luce Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Domaine Jacourette |
| 47675 | 47674 | US | The vanilla, coffee, red apple and hay aromas are initially quite light and not fully in sync. The red fruit flavors are rich and full, pulling no punches. | | 89 | 32 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Dumas Station 2013 Merlot (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Merlot | Dumas Station |
| 47676 | 47675 | US | A rich, ripe and concentrated wine that's approachable and likable, its highlights include baked raspberry and blackberry atop depths of cinnamon and mocha. This is a nice wine that will appeal to many. | | 89 | 20 | California | Dry Creek Valley | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Folie à Deux 2013 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley) | Zinfandel | Folie à Deux |
| 47677 | 47676 | Spain | Rooty aromas of raisin and stewed plum are a touch hot as this tips the scale at 15.5%. High in acidity and low in body fat, the palate is linear. Short berry and root beer flavors are mature. Hollow on the finish. Drink through 2019. | Gran Clos de J.M. Fuentes | 89 | 65 | Catalonia | Priorat | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Fuentes 2007 Gran Clos de J.M. Fuentes Red (Priorat) | Red Blend | Fuentes |
| 47678 | 47677 | US | This affordable offering from a prime site within the appellation introduces itself with burly, smoky undertones and a thick skin, remaining grippy and smoky in black fruit throughout. Full bodied, it shows the warmth of the vintage and ripeness of valley floor grapes. | Money Road Cuvée | 89 | 24 | California | Oakville | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Gibbs 2012 Money Road Cuvée Merlot (Oakville) | Merlot | Gibbs |
| 47679 | 47678 | Argentina | Aromas of stalky berries are bold but a touch murky and gritty. This blend spent more than two years in oak, so it tastes chocolaty and rooty, with blackberry notes. A ripe, stewy finish runs short and toasty, with a raisiny aftertaste. | Arrogante | 89 | | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Vicentin NV Arrogante Red (Mendoza) | Red Blend | Vicentin |
| 47680 | 47679 | Italy | Subdued aromas of oak and citrus zest slowly take shape in the glass. The linear, svelte palate offers oak driven spice, lemon zest and yellow apple skin framed in racy acidity. A hint of toasted nut closes the finish. | | 89 | 26 | Northeastern Italy | Collio | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Villa Russiz 2014 Friulano (Collio) | Friulano | Villa Russiz |
| 47681 | 47680 | Italy | Alluring aromas of jasmine and wild flower lead the nose. The fresh palate offers mature apple, white peach and a citrusy note alongside bright acidity. A touch of white almond note fills in the finish. | Masseria dei Carmelitani | 89 | 23 | Piedmont | Gavi | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Vite Colte 2015 Masseria dei Carmelitani (Gavi) | Cortese | Vite Colte |
| 47682 | 47681 | US | This 100% varietal wine offers aromas of coffee, mixed berries, spice, pencil eraser and herbs. The tart fruit flavors are generous and full, leading to cranberry flavors that carry on the finish. The oak seems primary but it still brings enjoyment. | Estate | 89 | 29 | Washington | Walla Walla Valley (WA) | Columbia Valley | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Woodward Canyon 2013 Estate Barbera (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) | Barbera | Woodward Canyon |
| 47683 | 47682 | US | From the cool-climate Beckstoffer Lake Carneros vineyard site, this wine opens in a thickness of blue and red berries, the tannins soft and integrated yet weighted by a puckering persistence to the palate. Dried herb and cedar round out the highly full-bodied, ripe finish. | Little Sister Reserve | 89 | 47 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | World's End 2013 Little Sister Reserve Merlot (Napa Valley) | Merlot | World's End |
| 47684 | 47683 | Austria | The nose promises creamy freshness with the telltale passion fruit notes of Sauvignon Blanc wrapped in a rounded, sunny palate which restrains aromas but delivers lime-zest refreshment and a very clean, satisfying finish. | | 89 | 13 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Zantho 2015 Sauvignon Blanc (Burgenland) | Sauvignon Blanc | Zantho |
| 47685 | 47684 | Austria | Very ripe, juicy green pears are the chief notion on nose and palate. The body is light but boosted by alcoholic heat, there is a lovely seam of freshness and a very clean-cut finish. | Großer Satz | 89 | 17 | Kremstal | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Müller-Grossmann 2015 Großer Satz Grüner Veltliner (Kremstal) | Grüner Veltliner | Müller-Grossmann |
| 47686 | 47685 | US | Herb, black currant, blackberry and vanilla aromas followed by sweet plump dark cherry and coffee flavors with a squeeze of tannins. It provides a lot of immediate appeal. | | 89 | 25 | Washington | Washington | Washington Other | Sean P. Sullivan | @wawinereport | Nelms Road 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon (Washington) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Nelms Road |
| 47687 | 47686 | Austria | The merest hint of ripe stone fruit presents itself on the nose. The palate has the same clean stone-fruited charm, reminiscent of freshly harvested yellow plums. The unoaked palate is balanced and has a pleasant, plump weight, leavened by natural freshness and verve. A lighter style of Chardonnay with great charm and lingering freshness. | | 89 | 19 | Carnuntum | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Netzl 2015 Chardonnay (Carnuntum) | Chardonnay | Netzl |
| 47688 | 47687 | US | Dried black cherry and a streak of cola mark a wine with decent concentration and full-bodied richness that gets better in the glass as it goes. The finish is persistent and balanced in a ripeness of fruit with freshness. | Dry Farmed Estate | 89 | 75 | California | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Nicholson Ranch 2012 Dry Farmed Estate Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) | Pinot Noir | Nicholson Ranch |
| 47689 | 47688 | Italy | Delicate aromas of white stone fruit, ripe pear and white flower lead the nose while the bright palate offers crisp green apple, juicy white peach and a hint of bitter almond. Fresh acidity lifts the finish. | Il Lugana | 89 | 20 | Lombardy | Lugana | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pasini San Giovanni 2015 Il Lugana (Lugana) | Turbiana | Pasini San Giovanni |
| 47690 | 47689 | Italy | Spanish broom and beeswax scents float out of the glass. The round, juicy palate doles out mature yellow apple, tangerine zest and a hint of honey while a note of marzipan backs up the finish. Bright acidity lifts the creamy flavors. | San Paolo Riserva | 89 | 30 | Central Italy | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Pievalta 2012 San Paolo Riserva (Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico) | Verdicchio | Pievalta |
| 47691 | 47690 | US | This blends 61% Sauvignon Blanc, 36% Sémillon and 3% Chardonnay, opening in strong currents of honey caramel and dried apricot, with a back note of raisin. Voluptuous and nutty, it drinks big in style and personality, delivering plenty of defined flavor. | Small Lot Collection White | 89 | 32 | California | Napa Valley | Napa | Virginie Boone | @vboone | Raymond 2014 Small Lot Collection White Meritage (Napa Valley) | Meritage | Raymond |
| 47692 | 47691 | US | Baked black plums, nutmeg, gingerbread spice, cinnamon and concentrated hibiscus show on the nose of this impressive countywide blend. The palate centers on forest floor elements of juniper and eucalyptus as well as tart cranberry fruit and a touch of smoke. Would wash down a variety of foods well. | | 89 | 25 | California | Santa Barbara County | Central Coast | Matt Kettmann | @mattkettmann | Summerland 2014 Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) | Pinot Noir | Summerland |
| 47693 | 47692 | Austria | Slight spritz enhances the green, crunchy apples of this fresh, friendly blend of Neubuger and Grüner Veltliner. Grüner's earthiness and Neuburger's nuttiness shine through but the overall tone is one of lightness and joy. | Blanc | 89 | 19 | Burgenland | | | Anne Krebiehl MW | @AnneInVino | Tinhof 2015 Blanc White (Burgenland) | White Blend | Tinhof |
| 47694 | 47693 | Italy | Ripe wild berry, dark spice and a whiff of leather unfold in the glass while the solid palate offers up stewed prune, vanilla and roasted coffee bean. Chewy tannins provide the framework. Drink through 2017. | Solos | 89 | 59 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Caldaro 2011 Solos Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | Caldaro |
| 47695 | 47694 | Italy | Softly textured but also structured, this offers scents of pressed violet, dark-skinned fruit and a whiff of menthol. The ripe palate delivers cassis, plum and dark spice alongside chewy tannins. Drink through 2018. | Riserva | 89 | 25 | Northeastern Italy | Alto Adige | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2012 Riserva Lagrein (Alto Adige) | Lagrein | Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano |
| 47696 | 47695 | Italy | Made with 60% Grechetto and Procanico, 35% Sauvignon and 5% Sémillon, this offers heady aromas of dried peach and sweet almond. On the enveloping palate, notes of acacia honey and orange peel add depth to dried apricot. | Pourriture Noble | 89 | 40 | Central Italy | Orvieto Classico Superiore | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Decugnano dei Barbi 2013 Pourriture Noble (Orvieto Classico Superiore) | White Blend | Decugnano dei Barbi |
| 47697 | 47696 | Italy | Aromas of ripe black-skinned fruit, fig, resin, leather and exotic spice lead the nose on this just-released ten-year-old. The full-bodied palate offers dried cherry, raisin, licorice, ground pepper and truffle while polished tannins provide support. It has already hit the start of its ideal drinking window so enjoy sooner rather than later to capture the remaining fruit. | Serre 10 Anni | 89 | 292 | Piedmont | Barolo | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Gianni Gagliardo 2005 Serre 10 Anni (Barolo) | Nebbiolo | Gianni Gagliardo |
| 47698 | 47697 | Italy | Bright and refreshing, this opens with scents of honeysuckle, jasmine, pear and yellow stone fruit. The round but lively palate offers peach, green apple and a hint of white almond. Fresh acidity lifts the rich flavors. | Blangè | 89 | 25 | Piedmont | Langhe | | Kerin O’Keefe | @kerinokeefe | Ceretto 2015 Blangè Arneis (Langhe) | Arneis | Ceretto |
| 47699 | 47698 | France | The color of this wine is romantic, as is the psychedelic label. A classic blend, it's made at Château Sainte Roseline from purchased grapes. The fruit is light, red cherry and citrus flavored, packed with acidity at the end. | Love by Roseline | 89 | 18 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Château Sainte Roseline 2015 Love by Roseline Rosé (Côtes de Provence) | Rosé | Château Sainte Roseline |
| 47700 | 47699 | France | Rich, lightly colored and full of acidity, this wine is rich in texture and flavor for a Provence rosé. Plenty of ripe strawberry and citrus flavors are lifted by spice and generous acidity. The wine is ready to drink, although it will be better from late 2016. | | 89 | 30 | Provence | Bandol | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine de la Bégude 2015 Rosé (Bandol) | Rosé | Domaine de la Bégude |